An Act of Solidary in the City
1st October 2024Christians from the Diocese of Leicester were recently involved in an act of solidarity to offer support and loving service to asylum seekers living in their local community.
News & Stories
A Service of Collation and Installation for The Revd Dr Sarah Siddique Gill
30th September 2024A service of collation and installation for The Revd Dr Sarah Siddique Gill as Canon Missioner and Canon Residentiary of Leicester Cathedral was held on Sunday 22 September.
'Reclaiming Narratives' During Black History Month
27th September 2024‘Reclaiming Narratives’ emphasises the importance of acknowledging people's identity in Christ and in their culture, as well as recognising and correcting the narratives of Black history and culture.
Diocese of Leicester featured in the latest Journal of Intercultural Mission
22nd August 2024The fourth issue of the Oxford Journal for Intercultural Mission, which includes an article by Bishop Martyn on ‘Waking Up To And Addressing Whiteness In The Anglican Church’, is now available to download.
'Sofa Chat' and a Cuppa with the Community
12th August 2024The Church of the Martyrs in Leicester have found a great way to casually, and rather comfortably, connect with its neighbours this summer through ‘Sofa Chat’.
Bringing Communities Together Across Difference in Hamilton
31st July 2024Up and down the diocese our worshipping communities are running holiday play schemes, cafés, craft events and camps, making vital connections between church and children and offering loving service to the community.
Revd Dr Sarah Siddique Gill Appointed as Leicester Cathedral’s Canon Missioner
7th July 2024The Very Revd Karen Rooms, Dean of Leicester, and the Rt Revd Martyn Snow, Bishop of Leicester, are delighted to announce that the Revd Dr Sarah Siddique Gill, currently Vicar of the United Benefice of St. Stephen with St. James, Blackburn and Assistant Archdeacon in the Diocese of Blackburn, has been appointed as the new Canon Missioner for Leicester Cathedral.
South Asian Heritage Month
5th July 2024Next week sees the start of South Asian Heritage Month (18 July to 17 August) – a time in the calendar when we, as Christians, are invited to celebrate and learn more about the heritage of people with roots in South Asia
Draft Diocesan Strategy Presented to Leaders From Across Diocese
20th June 2024Following a discernment morning in January, members of Diocesan Synod, Diocesan Trustees, Bishop’s Children and Youth Council, Bishop’s Council, Area Deans, Lay Chairs and the Bishop’s Leadership Team met on Wednesday 19 June to review the draft diocesan strategy, in advance of it coming to Diocesan Synod in September.
Refugee Week 2024
14th June 2024It’s Refugee Week 2024 (17-23 June) and this year's theme is centred around ‘Our Home’ - encouraging us to consider what true ‘home’ looks like and how we can create welcoming, safe and sustainable places for all.
